Creamy Greek High Protein Chicken Pasta Salad

Recipe by: Maggie Shaffer, Black Iron Nutrition Coach

Looking for a high-protein meal prep that doesn’t feel boring or repetitive? This Creamy Greek Chicken Pasta Salad from Coach Maggie is the perfect blend of fresh veggies, flavorful herbs, and creamy tangy dressing—plus it has 60g of protein! It’s easy to prep, super satisfying, and great cold or warm. Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner or lunches for the week, this one’s a keeper.

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 8 oz fusilli pasta

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 Persian cucumber, halved and sliced

• ½ red onion, finely diced

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

For the Dressing:

• ¾ cup Greek yogurt (2% or more)

• ¼ cup mayonnaise

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (more to taste)

• 2 tbsp chopped dill

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

• 2 tbsp sliced chives

• 1–2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

2. Dice the chicken breast, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté in a skillet until cooked through. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.

4. Add cooked pasta, sautéed chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta to the bowl. Toss until well combined.

5. Adjust seasoning if needed. Chill or serve right away—enjoy!

📹 Watch Coach Maggie make it step-by-step

Macros per serving (makes 4 servings):

60g protein
40g carbohydrates
13g fat